Visit Dubrovnik, the ‘pearl of the Adriatic Sea’ and discover the idyllic islands of Mljet, Korčula, Hvar, Vis and Brac. This 8 days Croatian island cruise also includes visits of some mainland attractions like Krka National Park, and historic towns – Sibenik, Split and Trogir.

ITINERARY

DAY 1, SATURDAY: DUBROVNIK (D) Check in from 14.00 h onwards. Meet the cruise director and a crew, have a welcome drink and snack. Dinner on board. Overnight in Dubrovnik.

DAY 2, SUNDAY: DUBROVNIK – SLANO (B, L,) After breakfast you can start with an optional walking tour* of Dubrovnik. Your local guide will lead you to Dubrovnik’s most significant historical landmarks – the bustling Stradun street, Cathedral, Franciscan Monastery, Rector`s Palace, D’Onofrio’s Fountain, Orlando’s Column and many other attractions of this precious and beautiful UNESCO site (you won’t enter any museum or church). For those with more enthusiasm we recommend a walk on top of the 1940 m long city walls! Afternoon sail to a small place called Slano with beautiful beaches and coves. In the vicinity of Slano, there is a small village called Ston, famous for its oysters, mussels and strong wines. You can join our optional tour ‘the Taste of Dalmatia*’ to visit an oyster farm where you’ll learn more about oysters, taste this delicious treat and have some good wine. Overnight.*Dubrovnik town tour with a coach transfer from Dubrovnik port (Gruz) to the Old town – optional walking tour package**Optional excursion: Taste of Dalmatia

DAY 3, MONDAY: MLJET– KORCULA (B, L) In the morning our Croatian Islands cruise will head to Pomena on the island of Mljet, known for its immense beauty and covered by thick forest. You will have free time to explore the park individually, for example by renting bikes and cycling on the numerous paths around the lakes. Visit the famous salt lakes in the Mljet National Park and enjoy the boat ride to the St Mary Isle to visit an ancient Benedictine monastery, an old abbey and a Church dating back to the 12th Century. Alternatively, join our optional excursion*. Your next destination will be the City of Korcula. It has the same name as the island and is one of the best preserved medieval cities of the Mediterranian. Visit the house where Marco Polo was born. Here you will find more legends, tales and monuments than anywhere else. There is a big choice of restaurants to enjoy your gourmet experience and there are numerous bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula.*Korčula walking tour – optional walking tour package**Optional excursion: Mljet National Park

DAY 4, TUESDAY: KORCULA – HVAR – VIS (B, CD – Captains dinner) Enjoy a breakfast with a view and a morning sail towards Hvar, the most popular Croatian island. It is officially the sunniest of 1200 Croatian islands. It is the island with the UNESCO-listed heritage, so consider joining our optional guided tour* to see the town’s historical landmarks. In the afternoon, hop over to the island of Vis, famous by its intact nature, sandy beaches and beautiful bays. For years it was a strategic naval Yugoslav base and closed to the public. Due to this ‘isolation’, Vis has a special charm – they say it gives you a feeling of “the Mediterranean as it once was”… Dinner onboard and overnight in Vis.*Hvar walking tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 5, WEDNESDAY: VIS – SIBENIK ( B, L) Join an optional guided tour* to get insight into the interesting history of Vis before setting sail towards the mainland. Arriving to Šibenik, a historic city, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. An optional walking tour* will introduce you to Šibenik’s great claim to Renaissance – when the town’s Cathedral of St. James was constructed, and the present day, with the town known as one of Croatia’s upcoming gems. Experience its stone alleys and great cuisine in an evening on your own. Overnight in Šibenik.*Walking tour of Šibenik – optional walking tour package**Optional excursion: Vis

DAY 6, THURSDAY: SIBENIK – KRKA – SKRADIN – TROGIR – SPLIT (B, D) This day we will admire natural beauties and some of the most important historical and cultural sites in Dalmatia mainland. First a coach trip brings you to the small town of Skradin, the gateway to River Krka National Park which is best known of its scenic waterfalls. The park is definitely worth to visit. After returning to the seaside, visit a small town of Trogir, which has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its Venetian architecture. Your next visit is the town of Split, also a historic town under UNESCO protection. Enjoy our optional walking tour* of the old part of the city. Of special interest is the magnificent Diocletian palace, once the Roman Emperor’s retirement estate and today a lively city center. Dinner on board and overnight in Split.*Split Walking Tour – optional walking tour package

DAY 7, THURSDAY: SPLIT – PUCISCA – OMIS (B, L) In the morning our Croatian Island cruise will be heading to the island of Brač which is the homeland of ‘the Croatian marble’. The optional tour* to the still-operating stonemasonry school in Pučišća brings you a chance to learn more about working with marble. Continue to the mainland to picturesque city of Omiš situated at the estuary of river Cetina. Enjoy exploring the Cetina River canyon on a boat excursion*. Overnight in Omiš.*Stonemasonry school – optional walking tour package**Optional excursion: Cetina river

DAY 8, SATURDAY: DEPARTURE Enjoy breakfast before disembarking the ship by 9:00 AM.

Ship description:

The ship has been commissioned in 2012, refurbished in 2018, setting new standards in service, cabin size and equipment and overall cruise comfort (41 m long, 8.5 m wide). The capacity is 40 persons. with 18 ensuite cabins on the main and lower deck, and all are fully air-conditioned.

Cabin seize; Double-queen-size bed (165 x 200 cm / 65 x 79 in), Twin-two single beds (90 x 200 cm / 35 x 79 in each). Cabin furnishings include a cupboard, a cabinet and a window or a porthole. All cabins are equipped with power plugs, LCD TV, safe box and hairdryer. Bathrooms are fully equipped with a shower, toilette and vanity with a sink.

On the main deck and the upper deck there is one bathroom with showers. Upper deck houses a fully air-conditioned salon-restaurant that sits all guests at the same time with a fully equipped bar and LCD TV. At the rear of the boat you can find a shaded lounge area with club tables and comfortable sofas. Top deck, also called the „sun deck“ offers 155 m2 of space and is equipped with sun tanning chairs, and jacuzzi also WIFI is available free of charge in the salon and in the rear part of the boat.

DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES 2020 – DEPARTURES ON SATURDAYS

DEPARTURE ON SATURDAYS

APRIL 25;

MAY 09, 16, 23; OCTOBER 03, 10

MAY 30; JUNE 06; JULY 04, 11, 18, 25; AUGUST 01, 08, 15, 22; SEPTEMBER 26

JUNE 13, 20, 27; AUGUST 29; SEPTEMBER 05, 12, 19

Per person/HB in 1/2 lower deck cabin

EUR 960

EUR 1340

EUR 1450

EUR 1560

Per person/HB in 1/2 main deck cabin

EUR 1080

EUR 1450

EUR 1560

EUR 1680

3 pax reduction in 1/2 cabin(only lower deck cabins)

30%

30%

30%

30%

Single use supplement

50%

50%

50%

50%

INCLUDED

8 days / 7 nights cruise

Accommodation in a chosen category cabin

Welcome drink and snack

Half board: breakfast buffet, served lunch, except on day 1, day 4 and 6 when dinner is included instead of lunch

Complimentary ½ l water during meals (lunch and dinner)

Complimentary coffee/tea all day long

Complimentary fresh fruit all day long

Complimentary snack during the afternoon

9 crew members including a Cruise Manager

Usage of the ship’s equipment

Towels change every day

Bed linen change twice a week

Free Wi/Fi on board

Excursion Skradin and Trogir (entrance to NP Krka not included)

Not included

Beverages other than included (see above)

Beverages can be purchased in the bar only

Gratuities or any other expense of personal nature

Transfer from and/or to the ship

Tips, entrance to the National Park or any other items of personal nature